The creators of massive hit gacha games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and others, HoYoverse is back again, announcing a brand new creature collection adventure game, Honkai: Nexus Anima, expanding the Honkai franchise.
Honkai: Nexus Anima was teased for the first time during the Honkai: Star Rail anniversary concert that took place in May 2025.
Fast forward to today, Friday, on Aug. 29, the game finally made its official debut with a Nexus Bond teaser trailer and the Nexus Bond test registration itself.
So what is this Nexus Bond Test?
It is a fancy word for a closed beta test that players can participate in by registering for it via the game’s official website.
The registrations are now open and will run until Sep. 12.
As for platforms, the test will take place on PC and iOS platforms.
So what is Honkai: Nexus Anima?
Honkai: Nexus Anima is a new entry in the Honkai franchise set in a fictional world where “Nexus is the unseen bonds woven between paired concepts, such as Love and Hate, Light and Dark, Life and Death, among many others.”
“However, this balance is unexpectedly shattered when a sudden rupture severs those connections, scattering their remnant powers across the land in the form of Anima.”
“From this fractured order, players embark on a journey: through missions and combat, they forge bonds with these Anima, unlocking abilities that reflect the unique concepts each embodies.”
“Moreover, these abilities can be combined to create diverse battle tactics and influence how players explore and engage with the expansive overworld.”
Honkai: Nexus Anima setting and gameplay
Here’s how HoYoverse describes the game’s setting:
In the game, players take on the role of a plane-hopping traveler who has escaped captivity,
embarking on an all-new adventure.The journey begins in a tranquil town that opens into uncharted realms. As players advance, they encounter Anima companions with distinct personalities and forge bonds that carry through both exploration and combat.
In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the
protagonist’s past.As the latest major entry in the Honkai series, Honkai: Nexus Anima continues to deliver the franchise’s signature high-quality storytelling and artistic style, and it also marks a bold new chapter in both gameplay and worldbuilding.
Honkai: Nexus Anima FAQ
Here are some FAQs on Honkai: Nexus Anima:
You can participate by registering for the Nexus Bond Test on the official website via your Hoyoverse account.
No! All progress made during the Nexus Bond Test will be wiped.
No! Currently, the beta test is only for PC and iOS users.
Yes! The game offers a massive open world.
Yes!
Currently, there’s no official release date for the game.
That is everything you need to know about Honkai: Nexus Anima.
